Summer Camp Assistant

Junior Environmental Educator (Summer Camp Assistant)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent the FABN at one of the four Nature Camp locations.
• Demonstrate leadership and best practices in environmental stewardship.
• Participate in training.
• Assist campers with activities and rules.
• Cover lunch breaks for other staff.
• Fill in for staff who are away or leave early for appointments.
• Assist in other staff with implementing the FAB Nature Camp program.
• Maintain the FAB philosophy and mandate.
• Provide a safe, fun experience for all campers - on land and on water.
• Ensure that the facility is clean, organized, and litter free.
• Know and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.
• Willingness to be in the water during each swim session, with their designated group.

Qualifications - Required

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Interest in working with children and in the outdoors.
• Police Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector Check (Valid within the last 6 months and for applicants over 18 years old).
• Willingness to work Monday-Friday, rain or shine for their full 8 week contract
• Personal means of transportation to and from camp.
• Able to walk 5 kilometers and lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications - Assets

• Bilingual
• Outdoor enthusiast, naturalist, and survival skills preferred
• National Lifeguard Certification NLS - priority will be given to applicants with their NLS
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 weeks

Salary: $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-26
Expected start date: 2024-06-24